Paldea starters in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet explained: Evolutions, stats, moves, more

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Paldea starters include Fuecoco, Quaxly, and Sprigatito, so here are their evolution lines, moves, and stats, to make your choice easier.

While Pokemon Scarlet and Violet introduced several innovations like Tera Types, more open-world exploration than ever, and Paradox Pokemon, it also stuck to some longstanding traditions within the franchise.

One of these traditions is allowing players to start their journeys by selecting one of three starter Pokemon. The Paldea starter Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet each boast their own powerful signature moves, meaning they can be major assets throughout your entire journey from the start to becoming Champion.

Here’s an overview of each Paldea starter Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet.

• All Paldea starters in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
• Quaxly
• Fuecoco
• Sprigatito

All Paldea starters in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Paldea starters in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet include the Water-type Quaxly, Grass-type Sprigatito, and Fire-type Fuecoco. Scarlet and Violet maintained the tradition of allowing players to pick between three starter Pokemon with the types mentioned above.

Let’s take a look at when each Paldea starter evolves, the moves they learn, and their base stats, to get an idea of which one is right for you.

Quaxly evolutions, moves & stats in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Evolutions

• Quaxly Level 16: Quaxwell
• Quaxwell Level 36: Quaquaval

When Quaxwell evolves into Quaquaval at Level 36, you’ll be able to utilize a Water and Fighting dual-type Pokemon.

Quaquaval base stats

• HP: 85
• Attack: 120
• Defense: 80
• Special Attack: 85
• Special Defense: 75
• Speed: 85

Quaquaval has the highest Attack stat of the three Paldean starters in Scarlet and Violet. While it may not be as fast as Sprigatito, Quaquaval can benefit from its signature move Aqua Step which raises its Speed after each use.

Moves

The moves shown at each level correspond to the evolution stage of each Pokemon. For example after Level 16, the table indicates the moves Quaxwell will learn until it evolves into Quaquaval at Level 36. The same goes for the following two Pokemon.

Level	Move	Type	Phy./Special/Status	Power
1	Water Gun	Water	Special	40
1	Pound	Normal	Physical	40
1	Growl	Normal	Status	–
7	Work Up	Normal	Status	–
10	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60
13	Aqua Jet	Water	Physical	40
17	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60
19	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	65
23	Aqua Cutter	Water	Physical	70
27	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75
32	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	–
36	Aqua Step	Water	Physical	80
38	Mega Kick	Normal	Physical	120
43	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55
47	Liquidation	Water	Physical	85
52	Feather Dance	Flying	Status	–
58	Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120
64	Wave Crash	Water	Physical	120

Quaquaval’s high Attack stat means that it can take full advantage of moves like Close Combat, Wave Crash, and Aqua Step to devastate its opponents.

Fuecoco Pokemon Scarlet & Violet evolutions, moves & stats

Evolutions

• Fuecoco Level 16: Crocalor
• Crocalor Level 36: Skeledirge

Skeledirge adopts the Ghost type to go along with its Fire typing when it evolves from Crocolar at Level 36.

Skeledirge base stats

• HP: 104
• Attack: 75
• Defense: 100
• Special Attack: 110
• Special Defense: 75
• Speed: 66

If you’re interested in utilizing a Special Attacker in Scarlet and Violet, Fuecoco is your best option. While Skeledirge isn’t the quickest Pokemon, its high Defense and HP stats will allow it to last long in battle, as it sets up for a sweep using Torch Song.

Moves

Level	Move	Type	Phy./Special/Status	Power
1	Ember	Fire	Special	40
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40
1	Leer	Normal	Status	–
7	Round	Normal	Special	60
12	Bite	Dark	Physical	60
15	Incinerate	Fire	Special	60
24	Snarl	Dark	Special	55
28	Roar	Normal	Status	–
32	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90
36	Torch Song	Fire	Special	80
38	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80
42	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90
47	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	–
47	Hex	Ghost	Special	65
58	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	110
64	Overheat	Fire	Special	130

The combination of Will-O-Wisp and Hex is a dynamic duo for Skeledirge as its bulk will allow it to win a battle of attrition.

Sprigatito evolutions, moves & stats in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Evolutions

• Sprigatito Level 16: Floragato
• Floragato Level 36: Meowscarada

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players will notice that Meowscarada is a Grass and Dark dual-type after evolving from Floragato at Level 36.

Meowscarada base stats

• HP: 76
• Attack: 110
• Defense: 70
• Special Attack: 81
• Special Defense: 70
• Speed: 123

Meowscarada boasts the highest Speed stat amongst the Paldea starters, and its 110 Attack stat is nothing to scoff at. It may not be the most sturdy, but Meowscarada is an ideal revenge killer.

Moves

Level	Move	Type	Physical/Special/Status	Power
1	Leafage	Grass	Physical	40
1	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40
1	Tail Whip	Normal	Status	–
7	Bite	Dark	Physical	60
10	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	–
13	Magic Leaf	Grass	Special	60
15	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40
20	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80
24	U-Turn	Bug	Physical	70
28	Worry Seed	Grass	Status	–
33	Slash	Normal	Physical	70
36	Flower Trick	Grass	Physical	70
38	Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70
42	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	90
47	Play Rough	Fairy	Physical	90
52	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65
58	Grassy Terrain	Grass	Status	–
64	Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	130

Flower Trick results in a guaranteed Critical Hit, which means it does much more damage than its base 70 power indicates. In addition, Knock Off and U-Turn are two fantastic competitive options to have.

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